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 Recent changes for PML-RAR Transcription (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for PML-RAR Transcription (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
16th May 2024
Volume (Adults)

10 mL

20 mL

Preferred Container Type

EDTA 4 mL

EDTA 10 mL

7th May 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Need 9mL of Blood or 1-2mL of Bone Marrow (EDTA).

Specimens must be kept at room temperature and must be less than 24hours old - DO NOT FREEZE. Samples must be received in RPAH lab within 48 hours of collection.

Specimens should be collected on alternate Tuesdays, to be sent to the RPAH lab on the next day Wednesday interstate courier. Liase with the Haematology Registrar before collecting.

Need 2x 9mL of Blood or 1-2mL of Bone Marrow (EDTA).

Specimens must be kept at room temperature and must be less than 24hours old - DO NOT FREEZE. Samples must be received in RPAH lab within 48 hours of collection.

Specimens should be collected on alternate Tuesdays, to be sent to the RPAH lab on the next day Wednesday interstate courier. Liase with the Haematology Registrar before collecting.

Lab reg to email diagnostic report (including PML::RARA breakpoint) and date to SLHD-RPAMolecularHaematology@health.nsw.gov.au

PML-RAR Transcription (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:RPA
Medicare rebatable:No
Specimen Types:Blood
Bone Marrow
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mLEDTA 10 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:20 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Need 2x 9mL of Blood or 1-2mL of Bone Marrow (EDTA).

Specimens must be kept at room temperature and must be less than 24hours old - DO NOT FREEZE. Samples must be received in RPAH lab within 48 hours of collection.

Specimens should be collected on alternate Tuesdays, to be sent to the RPAH lab on the next day Wednesday interstate courier. Liase with the Haematology Registrar before collecting.

Lab reg to email diagnostic report (including PML::RARA breakpoint) and date to SLHD-RPAMolecularHaematology@health.nsw.gov.au

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
External Laboratory:Sydney South West Path (SSWPS) - RPA
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at ambient temperature

Molecular Haematology Laboratory
Level 6, Building 77
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Missenden Rd,
Camperdown NSW 2050

USEFUL LINKS

 

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples